Terms of service
Effective Date: Mar 13, 2026
Welcome to Explain the Law (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Explain the Law website. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Purpose of the Website
Explain the Law provides simplified summaries and classifications of United States federal legislation and government actions, including:
- Bills
- Laws
- Executive Orders
Content is intended to make legislation easier to understand and easier to search. Each page includes a reference link to the official source (such as Congress.gov and the Federal Register) so users may verify the original legal text.
2. Not Legal Advice
The content on Explain the Law is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
- It is not legal advice.
- It does not create an attorney-client relationship.
- It should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal counsel.
Laws may be complex, nuanced, amended, or subject to interpretation. Always consult a qualified attorney or the official legal text before making decisions based on legislation.
3. Accuracy and Completeness
We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date summaries. However:
- We do not guarantee that the information is complete, accurate, or current.
- Summaries are simplified explanations and may omit details.
- Legislative status may change after publication.
The official legal text, as published by the federal government, controls in the event of any discrepancy.
4. No Warranties
The Website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Accuracy
- Reliability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, error-free, or uninterrupted.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Explain the Law and its owner(s) shall not be liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages
- Losses resulting from reliance on Website content
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Decisions made based on summaries or classifications
Your use of the Website is at your own risk.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated:
- The original summaries, classifications, structure, and presentation on this Website are the intellectual property of Explain the Law.
- Official government documents and legal texts are public domain materials and remain the property of the United States government.
You may:
- View and share links to Website content for personal, non-commercial use.
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute original explanatory content for commercial purposes without permission.
7. External Links
The Website links to official government sources such as Congress.gov and the Federal Register.
We are not responsible for:
- The content of external websites
- The availability of those websites
- Any changes made by those third parties
8. Privacy
Explain the Law:
- Does not use cookies
- Does not use tracking technologies
- Does not display advertisements
- Does not collect personal information
If this changes in the future, this section will be updated accordingly.
9. Modifications to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, you may contact: